Genealogy eResources
Ancestry Library Edition
Access is only available from inside either HDL library facility.
The Holland Sentinel Collection
Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online.
American Ancestors
More than 400 million searchable names covering New England, New York, and beyond
MyHeritage
Billions of historical documents, photos and other genealogical resources for researching family history Michigan eLibrary Resource
Family History
Getting Started with Genealogy Research
We’ve compiled some tips and tricks to help you make the most of our genealogy collection.
Genealogy How-to Books
Books that will help you start your search for your ancestors.
Websites for Genealogy Research
This is a list of websites that may be helpful for those doing genealogy research.
Discovering Your Roots: An Introduction to Genealogy
Learn through a 15-episode Great Course class about the basics of genealogy and where to start.
Family History
Genealogy & DNA
Books about DNA and your genealogy search.
Researching With Newspapers
Newspaper articles can be some of the richest resources for family research.
House History Research
Holland is filled with historic homes. Many with rich, hidden histories. Finding those stories can be a fun scavenger hunt.
Intro to AncestryLibrary Edition
Get a quick glimpse at what provided to you by the Herrick District Library through Ancestry Library Edition.
Genealogy Resources at HDL
Genealogy Lists
International Genealogy Resources
The following books may be helpful for patrons doing genealogical research in Europe and Canada.
Vital Records Genealogy Resources
This list includes records for births, marriages, divorces, deaths and obituaries.
Native American and Indigenous Genealogical Resources
The following materials may be helpful for patrons looking for Native American ancestors.
Genealogy Resources for Cemeteries
Information from various cemeteries in Ottawa and Allegan counties.
Local History
Historic Holland Businesses
Holland has been a site of industry for most of its history. Many of those historic businesses have left papertrails for researchers follow.
Genealogical Records from Area Churches
Some of the books contain historical information, others contain genealogical information such as births, baptisms, marriages and deaths.
The Ottawa County Poor Farm
This summer, researchers from Hope under the supervision of Dr. Tan developed a website from their findings on the Ottawa County Poor Farm.
Hazel Hayes
Hazel Hayes, Holland's first professional librarian, helped create the Herrick District Library we know today. #womenshistory #readingmonth
